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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Potter, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Potter, NE from July 1, 1958 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69156 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
64
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Potter, NE · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Potter, NE

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report received via social media. Storm Chaser found tennis ball sized hail north of Potter after the storm passed. Time of report estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2025
1:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cheyenne County EM reported quarter size and pea size hail in Potter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Potter, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 11 NE Potter. Public report relayed by Emergency Management.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NE Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Slack report of 1 inch hail in Potter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Potter, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports golfball sized hail near Potter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Brownson, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CROP DAMAGE AND TWO POWER POLE LINES WERE DOWNED. CORRECTED REPORT BASED ON RADAR IMAGERY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CROP DAMAGE AND TWO POWER POLE LINES WERE DOWNED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Potter, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2019
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Potter, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 1, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MARBLE TO PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL NORTH OF POTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2017
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2016
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE COVERED THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Potter, NE
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Potter, NE

23 reports
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62 mph
Aug 22, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 S Potter, NE
59 mph
Jul 7, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station K1GW Golf Sidney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Brownson, NE
60 mph
May 31, 2026
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Golf ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Brownson, NE
60 mph
Jun 16, 2025
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm chaser estimating 60mph winds with half in hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Potter, NE
60 mph
Jul 3, 2024
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NE Potter, NE
60 mph
Aug 4, 2023
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager estimated 60 MPH winds and pea sized hail in Potter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Potter, NE
59 mph
Jun 6, 2020
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Brownson, NE
58 mph
Aug 24, 2019
2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION RECORDED 58 MPH WIND GUST IN NORTHEAST POTTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Potter, NE
60 mph
Jun 18, 2019
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATING 1.5 TO 2 INCHES OF RAINFALL. STANDING WATER IN FIELDS WHERE GROUND WAS DRY BEFORE STORM PASSED. DID SEE MULTIPLE FUNNELS WITH STORM WHEN IT WAS SOUTHWEST OF REDDINGTON AT 620 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NE Potter, NE
60 mph
Jul 28, 2017
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATES WINDS TO BE 60-80 MPH. VERY HEAVY RAIN WITH 200FT VSBY. NO HAIL
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Potter, NE
60 mph
Jun 14, 2016
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Potter, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2014
4:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated near 60 mph in Potter.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Potter, NE
60 mph
Jun 26, 2014
7:55 PM MST-7
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gusts of 60 mph were observed a few miles west of Potter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Potter, NE
60 mph
Jun 25, 2011
6:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large pine trees blown down by straight line winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Potter, NE
70 mph
Jun 25, 2011
6:25 PM MST-7
Wind report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi trailer blown over on Interstate 80. Emergency manager believes it was down burst wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Potter, NE
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Potter, NE

23 reports
UNK category
Jul 7, 2025
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Videos from social media showing landspout ground circulation. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NNE Potter, NE
UNK category
Jun 14, 2025
1:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reports tornado touch down south of Potter around 7:24pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Potter, NE
UNK category
Jun 14, 2025
1:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reports tornado touching down again.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Potter, NE
UNK category
Jun 14, 2025
1:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Chaser reports tornado on the ground briefly. Another report suggests intermittent touch downs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 ENE Dix, NE
UNK category
Jun 14, 2025
12:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report. Storm chaser reported brief ground circulation apparent under a funnel. Observer was located NW of Potter looking northeast. Distance was unspecified so location was estimated based on radar at the time of the report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 N Potter, NE
UNK category
Aug 16, 2017
12:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NE Potter, NE
UNK category
Aug 16, 2017
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Potter, NE
UNK category
Sep 4, 2016
9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 LANDSPOUT TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN OPEN COUNTRY AND WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND FOR LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES BEFORE DISSIPATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 N Potter, NE
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2013
2:01 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in open country south of Potter and Interstate 80. The tornado moved slightly west of due north, then dissipated a few minutes later. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.36 W Brownson, NE
EF0 category
Jun 25, 2011
6:28 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter reported rope tornado over open range with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Potter, NE
EF0 category
Jul 6, 2010
4:06 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported on ground near Road 12 south of Potter by public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.31 S Potter, NE
EF0 category
Jun 9, 2009
1:12 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down, then dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Potter, NE
F0 category
Jun 27, 2005
4:10 PM MST
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado skipped along track as it moved SSE over open country in western Cheyenne county, NE.Damage primarily limited to trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 NNW Potter, NE
F0 category
Jun 15, 2005
2:50 PM MST
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado reported to have briefly touched down over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Potter, NE
F0 category
Jun 13, 1998
1:47 PM MST
Tornado report for Potter, NE
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down 30 miles west of Sidney.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 30 W Sidney, NE
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Potter, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population285
Households138
Housing units153
Income
Median household income$62,083
$100k+ households31.9%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached139
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily6
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes8
Housing mix
Single-family share90.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.9%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied118
Renter-occupied20
Vacant units15
Home value & age
Median home value$105,100
Owner homes $300k+5.1%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1956
Older-home share75.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars133
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Potter have on record?

Our records show 64 hail, 23 wind, and 23 tornado reports in and near Potter, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Potter?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Potter, NE is 3.00″. It was reported near Potter, NE on August 4, 1987.

A storm report showed up near my home in Potter — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Potter and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Potter — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Potter address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Potter — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Potter address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Potter — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Potter, NE, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Potter, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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